Coleman Shines in Herne Bay Derby
Joe Coleman delivered a man-of-the-match performance for Herne Bay in their 1-1 Isthmian South East draw against Faversham. The 25-year-old goalkeeper made two stunning late saves after the team equalised with a penalty in the 87th minute, securing a dramatic finish.
Player-Manager's Humorous Take
Liam Friend, centre-back and player-manager, joked about the award: “Joe Coleman got man-of-the-match. That was announced in about the 89th minute and everyone was a bit like ‘Really?!’ He then proceeded to make two saves. Maybe whoever picked it, they need to do the lottery numbers!”
Friend noted that before Coleman's decisive saves, several other players had strong performances.
Team Efforts Recognized
- Zuriel Otseh-Taiwo put in a solid performance.
- Dan Carrington impressed once again.
- Joe Coleman reliably did his job throughout the match.
- Harvey Brand and Scott Heard showed strong work in midfield.
Despite initial surprise at the man-of-the-match selection, Coleman’s critical saves in the final moments justified the decision.
Author's summary: Joe Coleman’s crucial late saves earned him man-of-the-match honors in a thrilling Herne Bay derby, highlighting his impact in securing a draw.